US Bridges

Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.88 Mi.N.Of County Line · Structure no. 8745021

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPursell Road
CrossesDitch 2217 Pursell Road
Location0.88 Mi.N.Of County Line
RouteCounty Highway T075A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17841, -83.48427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pursell Road over Ditch 2217 Pursell Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.